How to Make It: Santa Paws Santa Sack

Skill Level: Intermediate

Tools & Supplies to Make It:

• SG1000 Printer
• 12 x 12 or larger flat Press
• 11x’17” or larger sublimation paper
• Santa Sack
• Lint Roller
• Heat Tape 

How to Create It:

• Log into the Sawgrass Exchange and start a new creation in DesignMate
• For your product, select the Santa SackIt can be found under Holiday
• On the Create Your Design Panel, click on DesignsClick on the filter icon and then select Pets and click apply
• Choose the North Pole design
• To resize the image, use your mouse to lasso around the images and select them all as a group
• Then, use the resize icon on the group to reduce the size 
• The size of the selection will display at the top of your group
• Size the design to fit on the paper you have loaded in your printer
• Use the move icon to slide your design to the correct place on the Santa Sack
• Click on the name and you will have a text box on the leftClick on it and type the name of your pet
• When your design is finished, hit the Save & Print button to move to the product details page
• You’ll be prompted to name your design, put it in a Category folder, and then hit save
• On the Product Detail page, you’ll give the project a name and add a description, then hit print

How to Print It:

• In PrintMate, start by scrolling down and making sure your print orientation is set to Portrait
• For this project, you can use the preset Polyester T-Shirt
• Make sure that the media size and type match what you have in the printer On the Color Management Tab, we suggest having the Color Mode set to Vibrant
• When you’ve confirmed all of your settings, Hit Print

How to Press It:

• Turn your press on and set the temperature to 400 degrees and the time to 45 seconds
• Prepare your sack by using a lint roller to remove any dust or fibers
• Tape your image down to the sack
• Place the Santa Sack in the heat press and close
• Wait 45 seconds before lifting the lid and removing the Santa Sack

Tips & Tricks:

• To avoid press lines, you can rip the edges of the paper before attaching with tape
• You can also use a pressing pillow that is larger than the design, but smaller than the paper